Consultant CCW protection of the environment study
Draft and finalize a study on environmental protection in the context of CCW protocols
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Overview
Draft and finalize a study on environmental protection in the context of CCW protocols
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a field of public international law, required.
- Minimum of ten years of relevant working experience in the field of international humanitarian law, required.
- Proven communication, research and organizational skills, desired.
- Thorough knowledge of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, desired.
- Direct experience in advising on the implementation of international humanitarian law treaties, desired.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in another UN language is an asset.
Contract
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Result of Service
By the end of the project, the consultant will have drafted and finalized the study on the protection of the environment in the context of the CCW and its Protocols, in close coordination with UNODA Geneva, incorporating feedback received. The document should be prepared in English.
Work Location
Home-based
Expected duration
20.01.24-18.04.2024
Duties and Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: In close coordination with UNODA Geneva, draft the study on the protection of the environment in the context of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and its Protocols; The specific tasks are as follows: - To identify and describe the existing and applicable international legal and normative framework relating to the protection of the environment and armed conflicts, including the ILC Draft Principles on the Protection of the Environment in relation to Armed Conflicts (the Draft Principles) and the ICRC Guidelines on the Protection of the Natural Environment in Armed Conflict (the ICRC Guidelines), with a particular focus on the impact of the weapons falling under the scope of the CCW and its Protocols. - To identify and explain how contamination of the environment by weapons falling under the scope of the CCW and its Protocols relate to/hinder the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. - To identify and explain how the CCW and its Protocols can be used to further the goal of protecting the environment before, during and after an armed conflict, including in particular its post-conflict remedial provisions in combination with the applicable international legal frameworks on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts; - Finalize the study for publication.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a field of public international law, required. Minimum of ten years of relevant working experience in the field of international humanitarian law, required. Proven communication, research and organizational skills, desired. Thorough knowledge of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, desired. Direct experience in advising on the implementation of international humanitarian law treaties, desired.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in another UN language is an asset.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging project where you had to balance multiple stakeholder interests? | We want to assess your ability to manage complex projects with varying stakeholders. | Focus on your strategy for understanding and integrating different viewpoints. |
| What strategies have you employed to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law? | This question seeks to gauge your practical experience in law implementation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep yourself updated with changes in international law relevant to environmental protection? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe any experience you have working with UN conventions and treaties. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what is the most pressing issue regarding the protection of the environment in armed conflicts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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